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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.60, 36,535.98 and 19,786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.60, 36,535.98 and 19,786.84 is: 27,316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.60 : 36,535.98 = 19,786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.60/36,535.98 = 19,786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.60x = 36,535.98 × 19,786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.60x = 722,931,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,931,590.50/26,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,316.93

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